Top APA officer retiring
By Gwendolyn Craig
Martino’s 12-year run as Adirondack Park Agency's top administrator coming to an end
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Adirondack Park Agency recruits Adirondack Council leader for key post
By Gwendolyn Craig
The Adirondack Park Agency announced new hires including Megan Phillips, current vice president of conservation at the Adirondack Council.
Hochul quashes ranger retirement bill
By Gwendolyn Craig
Advocates look to contract and budget negotiations
Hochul unveils Adirondack plans
By Gwendolyn Craig
Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address on Wednesday, a vision that included climate initiatives and Adirondack projects.
2021 Explored: Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits
By Gwendolyn Craig
Groups tested traffic management and parking reservations
2021 Explored: APA’s decisions
By Gwendolyn Craig
In its 50th year, the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) oversaw enforcement cases, reviewed several major projects and seated a new chair.
2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
By Gwendolyn Craig
A nearly eight-year legal battle over snowmobile trails planned for the Adirondack Park ended in May when the state’s highest court ruled they were unconstitutional
State awards $200K to planned Sacandaga RV park
By Gwendolyn Craig
Mayfield project still needs approval from town planning board, various state agencies
New hotel on Lake Placid approved
By Gwendolyn Craig
APA authorizes construction of an 185-room Cambria
New Lake Placid hotel, Warrensburg map amendment on APA docket
By Gwendolyn Craig
The owner of a former Quality Inn on the shores of Lake Placid is looking to build a new Cambria-brand hotel